What support is there for a wheelchair user who is due a baby soon?

sparkleapril
sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected
edited July 5 in Families and carers

Hi everyone,

I am in a wheelchair and due my baby in August and wondering what extra support is out there and adaptions to make my life abit more easier.

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  • sparkleapril
    sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected

    @MeMia

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 7,574 Online Community Team

    Hey there @sparkleapril congratulations in advance on the new little one! I'm afraid I don't have much information for you, but I just wanted to let you know I've moved your discussion to a different category, so more people in the know will be able to see and offer support. I hope that's ok? 😊

  • sparkleapril
    sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected

    The OT team have decided to fit a lift and wet room but not sure when is happening.

    The social services are trying to sort a PA out because the carers are not helping how they should be. But they won't give me more than 10 hours a week.

    @woodbine

  • sparkleapril
    sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected

    Thank you @Albus_Scope

  • littleacorn
    littleacorn Community member Posts: 383 Empowering

    Is there a Homestart scheme in your area? If there is it would be worth contacting them. They offer family support through volunteers who are parents themselves.

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Community member Posts: 774 Pioneering

    Might your midwife be able to signpost you to further support?

  • sparkleapril
    sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected

    I have a lady coming to see me from home start next week had a letter come through. The midwife refer me so I will see what she can help and support with.

    This is why trying to sort a PA because the carers only do so much if there job at all.

    Just be nice to help with shopping, picking medication up ect.

    I had a hospital appointment yesterday for a scan but cause I can't reply on hospital transport has to get an Uber and make my own way I did it but it was hard work in a wheelchair. Scan went well Xx

  • Doris_Scope
    Doris_Scope Scope Family Services Posts: 177 Family Services
    edited August 22

    Hi @sparkleapril,

    I am glad to hear that you have social services in place. It is also good to hear that Occupational Therapy are completing some adaptions for you.

    With regard to adaptions or, equipment, try tips for parenting from a wheelchair. Also try ways to make parenting more accessible.

    There may be some ideas that you haven’t thought of yet to make life a little easier for you. I hope this helps.

  • sparkleapril
    sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected
    edited August 22

    Thank you doris_scope that's really helpful. I will look into it.

    I have got a fold up baby bath for the sink and a baby carrier.

    Just wondering if there is any prams or car seats to fit on a mobility scooter.

  • Doris_Scope
    Doris_Scope Scope Family Services Posts: 177 Family Services
    edited August 22

    I am not sure if there are many places in the United Kingdom @sparkleapril but here are a few places to look at.

    https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/stroller-options-for-wheelchair-using-parents

    https://remap.org.uk/solutions/baby-buggy-pushchair-on-wheelchair/

    https://www.invictusactive.com/solutions/wheelchair-pram-attachment/

  • sparkleapril
    sparkleapril Community member Posts: 82 Connected
    edited August 22

    Thank you 😊 💕

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